7 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    13 June 2025 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    4 June 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - One Year

Full-time equivalent salary

£24,027 to 25,992

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has a firm commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school
  • Is an excellent Teaching Assistant with an ability to raise the attainment of all children
  • Has some experience of being a Learning Support Assistant across all phases
  • Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and can demonstrate effective teamwork/collaboration as part of a close hard working team
  • Is willing to build strong and supportive relationships with pupils, parents, support agencies, governors and staff
  • Will become fully involved in the wider life of the school

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

  • A happy, caring school with a strong Catholic ethos
  • A supportive Governing Body and Senior Management Team who are committed to maintaining high standards
  • Children who love to come to school, are engaged in their learning and have excellent behaviour
  • An opportunity to join a highly effective and hardworking team of teachers and support staff who are committed to the school and the children who come here
  • Excellent opportunities for professional development
  • A well-resourced school that is also an accredited Forest School

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs are not accepted.

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About St John and Monica Catholic Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
206 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Arranging a visit to St John and Monica Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiry@stjonmon.bham.sch.uk.

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